August 17th 2024.
Early Saturday morning in Kanpur, an unfortunate incident occurred as the Sabarmati Express passenger train was en route to Jhansi. According to a Railway Board official, approximately 20 coaches of the train derailed near Kanpur railway station at around 2:30 a.m. Thankfully, no one was reported injured, but the rail route has been disrupted.
The official explained that the loco pilot shared that the engine's cattle guard was hit by a boulder, causing significant damage and bending. This led to the derailment of Sabarmati Express 19168, which runs from Varanasi Junction to Ahmedabad.
The police were quick to arrive at the scene and reported that all passengers were safe and unharmed. Fire trucks and ambulances were also dispatched as a precautionary measure. After a thorough inspection of the train, it was confirmed that no one had sustained any injuries.
A police officer stated that the Railways are making arrangements for a bus to transport passengers to another station, from where they will be taken to their respective destinations by a special train. As a result of the derailment, seven trains have been cancelled and three have been diverted.
Shashi Kant Tripathi, the Chief Public Relation Officer of the North Central Railway Zone, which is responsible for the accident site, mentioned that buses had been arranged to carry passengers from the site to Kanpur Railway Station. In addition, an eight-coach MEMU train was dispatched from Kanpur to bring the passengers back to the station, so that further arrangements could be made for their onward journey.
The Railways have also issued helpline numbers for those affected by the derailment. These include Prayagraj (0532-2408128, 0532-2407353), Kanpur (0512-2323018, 0512-2323015), Mirzapur (054422200097), Etawah (7525001249), Tundla (7392959702), Ahmedabad (07922113977), Banaras City (8303994411), and Gorakhpur (0551-2208088). Helpline numbers for Jhansi Rail Division have also been released, including Virangana Lakshmibai Jhansi Jn (0510-2440787, 0510-2440790), Orai (05162-252206), Banda (05192-227543), and Lalitpur Jn (07897992404). These numbers are available for anyone in need of assistance.
Despite the unfortunate derailment, the authorities are working tirelessly to ensure the safety and well-being of all passengers. They are also making arrangements for them to continue their journeys as smoothly as possible.
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